Castles In The Air
Don McLean Lyrics
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That I'm tired of Castles in the Air
I've got a dream I want the world to share in castle walls
Just leave me to despair
Hills of forest green where the mountains touch the sky
A dream come true, I'll live there 'til I die
I'm asking you, to say my last goodbye
Save me from all the trouble and the pain
I know I'm weak but I can't face that girl again
Tell her the reasons why I can't remain
Perhaps she'll understand if you tell it to her plain
Oh, but how can words express the feel of sunlight
In the morning in the hills away from city strife
I need a country woman for my wife
I'm city born but I love the country life
For I can not be part of her "Cocktail-Generation Partner's Waltz,"
Devoid of all romance
The music plays and everyone must dance
I'm bowing out, I need a second chance
Save me from all the trouble and the pain
I know I'm weak but I can't face that girl again
Tell her the reasons why I can't remain
Perhaps she'll understand if you tell it to her plain
And if she asks you why you can tell her that I told you
That I'm tired of Castles in the Air
I've got a dream I want the world to share in castle walls
Just leave me to despair
The song 'Castles in the Air' by Don McLean is a lament of a man who is tired of living in an illusionary world of dreams and wants to break free from it. He is done with building castles in the air and wants to live a real life in a place he calls home. He pleads to a friend to tell his lover the reasons for his departure and perhaps she will understand him better. He is ready to bid adieu to his past and move on with the hope of finding his true identity and a place he belongs to.
The singer in the song is in search of a place that can give him peace and contentment. He desires a life in the hills where mountains touch the sky, where he can connect with nature and be with a country woman whom he can call his wife. He is tired of the hollow relationships that are devoid of romance and meaning. He feels disconnected from the ‘Cocktail-Generation Partner’s Waltz,’ and wants to have a second chance, a fresh start in life.
The song portrays the restlessness and confusion that people go through in their lives to find a place where they belong. The dreamer in the song wants to break free from the illusionary world and wants to live his dream in reality. The song has a universal appeal, as everyone has a dream and a wish to have a place where they can belong and feel at home.
Line by Line Meaning
And if she asks you why you can tell her that I told you
If she asks why I'm leaving her, just tell her I'm done with our fantasies
That I'm tired of Castles in the Air
I'm exhausted from the life we've been living in our heads, it's time to face reality
I've got a dream I want the world to share in castle walls
I have a vision of living in a beautiful and isolated place with someone who shares my dream
Just leave me to despair
I'm ready to let go of the past and embrace whatever lies ahead, even if it's painful
Hills of forest green where the mountains touch the sky
I want to live somewhere peaceful, surrounded by natural beauty
A dream come true, I'll live there 'til I die
I've found my perfect spot and I want to stay there for the rest of my life
I'm asking you, to say my last goodbye
Please tell her that I'm leaving for good, it's time to say goodbye
The love we knew, ain't worth another try
Our love wasn't strong enough to survive, there's no point in trying again
Save me from all the trouble and the pain
Please help me escape the difficulties and the suffering I'm facing
I know I'm weak but I can't face that girl again
I'm not strong enough to face her again and go through another emotional rollercoaster
Tell her the reasons why I can't remain
Let her know why I'm leaving her, so she can understand
Perhaps she'll understand if you tell it to her plain
Maybe if you explain it to her in simple terms, she'll be able to see my point of view
Oh, but how can words express the feel of sunlight
Words can't fully describe the beauty and peace I feel in the sunlight
In the morning in the hills away from city strife
I long to be in the hills, away from the stress and noise of the city
I need a country woman for my wife
I want to find someone who shares my love for the countryside
I'm city born but I love the country life
Even though I grew up in the city, my heart belongs to the simple life in the country
For I can not be part of her "Cocktail-Generation Partner's Waltz,"
I don't want to be part of her shallow and superficial lifestyle
Devoid of all romance
There's no passion or love in the world she lives in
The music plays and everyone must dance
In her world, everyone follows the same script and there's no room for individuality
I'm bowing out, I need a second chance
I'm choosing to leave this life behind and give myself a chance to start over
And if she asks you why you can tell her that I told you
If she wants to know why I left, just tell her what I told you
That I'm tired of Castles in the Air
I'm done with the illusions and the fantasies, I want to live in reality
I've got a dream I want the world to share in castle walls
I have a vision of living in a beautiful and peaceful place with someone who shares my dream
Just leave me to despair
Let me move on and find a new life, even if it means facing pain and uncertainty
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DON MCLEAN
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on The More You Pay
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